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Domestic Politics

Government to Tackle the Wave of New Residents “Sweeping Away” the Image of Settlements

Under a new measure, communities could impose conditions for acquiring property in their territories.

Opposition Politician Resuscitated after Pro-LGBTQ Stunt Goes Wrong

The German MEP known for his hateful remarks against Hungary's constitutional representatives was also stoking the fire.

Bill on Unique Tax Exemption for Mothers under 30 Submitted to Parliament

Earlier, it was decided to introduce a lifetime income tax exemption for mothers of two or more children.

Villages Are Not a Thing of the Past, but the Future, Says Commissioner

The expansion of the Hungarian Village program includes support for small shops in settlements with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants.

Foreign politics

MPs Visit Oradea to Strengthen Cross-Border Relations

The Committee on National Cohesion visited Bihor County to learn how to improve the situation of the Hungarian minority community.

EU Commissioner Pledges Support for LGBTQ in Hungary, Receives Immediate Answer

Michael McGrath said that Hungarian NGOs deserve the EU's support, since the civil space is shrinking in the country.

Hungary to Leave the International Criminal Court

Gergely Gulyás announced that the government does not agree with the ICC's recent decisions and is withdrawing from the organization.

Viktor Orbán Receives Israeli Counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu

"Prime Minister Netanyahu in Budapest, the safest place in Europe," Viktor Orbán wrote on X.

Council of Europe Head Urged to Put Minority Rights Back on Agenda

MEP Loránt Vincze proposed the creation of an intergroup on minorities to Alain Berset.

Hungary Urges Austria to Support Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan

János Bóka and Austrian minister, Claudia Plakolm, talked about issues regarding EU legislations.

Mass Immigration Undermines Society, says Theo Wold

The American former Deputy Assistant spoke about the issues of mass immigration at Danube Institute's international conference in Hungary.

Society

Balkan Migration Route Is Becoming More Active ahead of Summer

With the weather warming, a more significant increase in illegal immigration is expected in the coming period.

Study Finds Direct Link between Air Pollution and Falling Birth Rates

Researchers analyzed birth rate data collected from 36 countries and surrounding regions in Europe.

EU Commissioner Pledges Support for LGBTQ in Hungary, Receives Immediate Answer

Michael McGrath said that Hungarian NGOs deserve the EU's support, since the civil space is shrinking in the country.

Youths Assaulted in Cluj-Napoca Allegedly for Speaking Hungarian

A football team's masked ultras attacked children aged 14-17 on the street as they were walking home from the stadium.

Bill to Strengthen Laws against Drug Trafficking Submitted

László Horváth's new, very strict proposal has over 10 points.

New Cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Identified in Hungary

As a result of the developments, new measures will be introduced.

Mass Immigration Undermines Society, says Theo Wold

The American former Deputy Assistant spoke about the issues of mass immigration at Danube Institute's international conference in Hungary.

Economy

New Pipeline to Secure Serbia’s Oil Supply via Hungary

The pipeline could be operational by 2028.

Foreign Truckers Are Fattening the Hungarian Road Budget

Last year's statistics show that Hungarian tolls are getting most of their revenue from foreign heavy goods vehicles.

AutoWallis Opens First Rural BYD Showroom

Hungary's first BYD showroom was opened in Budapest in 2023.

New Training Jets Are Joining the Air Force at Last

L-39 Skyfox aircrafts are coming to Kecskemét from pilot training grounds in the Czech Republic.

MOL Acquires Gas Field from Dutch Company

The Budapest-headquartered company currently operates nearly 1,300 oil and gas wells in Hungary.

Household Financial Assets Have Doubled in Six Years

The domestic population has never had so much savings before.

Hungarian Gripens at NATO’s Largest Air Force Exercise

During the two-week event, pilots will perform tasks in a variety of complex combat scenarios.

Culture

Permanent Exhibition Opens Dedicated to Author Sándor Márai

For the 125th anniversary of Sándor Márai's birth, a year long celebration will be taking place in Budapest's Krisztinaváros district.

Famous Poet, Lőrinc Szabó, Would Be 125 Years Old Today

The Hungarian Heritage Institute commemorated famous poet and translator, Lőrinc Szabó's birth anniversary.

German Culture Exchange Festival Opens in Metropolitan Library

The Wunderbar Festival offers visits to German-language institutions, German-language city tours, exhibitions, and theater performances, among other events.

Photo Exhibition Featuring Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Opens

The Budapest Photo Festival and the Kunsthalle Budapest opens an exhibition of Peter Lindbergh’s photography career.

New Building of Natural History Museum to Be a Perfect Fit for Debrecen Forest

The aim was to design a new exhibition building that would blend harmoniously with its surroundings.

Major School and Sports Investments on the Way to Support Education

Bence Rétvári said that the education system is receiving a lot more support nowadays, and announced to which fields the new investments are going.

The Country’s 2025 Anthem Revealed

The Hungarian song contest, The Song, concluded with the song of Gypo Circus X Szirota Jennifer, outshining the others.

Sport

It Is Raining Medals for Hungarian Fencing Teams

The Hungarian national team won silver medal in Budapest at the Men's Sabre Team World Cup while in Egypt both the women's saber- and men's épée team were successful.

World-Renowned Clubs to Compete for the Puskás Cup

The original concept of the tournament was to bring together teams closely associated with the career of Ferenc Puskás.

Hubert Kós Dominates the U.S. University Swimming Championships

Last year, the swimmer was named Hungarian Male Athlete of the Year after winning the gold medal in the 200m backstroke at the Paris Olympics.

Bundesliga Club Continues the Championship with a Hungarian Coach

Zsolt Lőw will take on the position starting Monday.

Hungarian Midfield Legend’s Salary Numbers Revealed

Dominik Szoboszlai earns quite a lot, but his teammates are receiving two to three times higher salaries.

Hungarian 2026 Winter Olympic Contenders Revealed

Eight Hungarian contestents will be given a chance to prove their skills in the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

All Eyes on Milos Kerkez: Top Clubs Are Lining Up to Sign Him

After Milos Kerkez decided to leave his current team, Bournemouth, many famous football clubs started to make offerings for him.

Lifestyle

UK to Extend Electronic Travel Authorization to Hungarian Visitors

From April 9, the cost to apply for an ETA will increase from £10 to £16.

Budapest Zoo’s Biodome Planned to Be Open Permanently

The recently closed paleontology exhibition attracted over 46,000 visitors in a month and a half.

Small E-Bus with Great Durability Completes Five Week Test Drive

The GANZ-SOR EBN8 midibus was loved by bus drivers and passengers alike.

Budapest Spas Are Increasingly Popular

In terms of visitors, Széchenyi Spa came out on top last year with nearly 1.4 million guests.

Record-Breaking Offer in Budapest Airport’s Summer Schedule

The airport operator has announced eleven new flight connections.

New Low-Cost Flights Launch from Debrecen to Sunny Malta

From March 30, Debrecen International Airport will receive passenger planes from Malta twice a week.

Pick Your Own Flower in These Wonderful Gardens!

With spring here, tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are blooming.

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Government to Tackle the Wave of New Residents “Sweeping Away” the Image of Settlements

Opposition Politician Resuscitated after Pro-LGBTQ Stunt Goes Wrong

Bill on Unique Tax Exemption for Mothers under 30 Submitted to Parliament

Villages Are Not a Thing of the Past, but the Future, Says Commissioner

MPs Visit Oradea to Strengthen Cross-Border Relations

EU Commissioner Pledges Support for LGBTQ in Hungary, Receives Immediate Answer

Hungary to Leave the International Criminal Court

Viktor Orbán Receives Israeli Counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu

Council of Europe Head Urged to Put Minority Rights Back on Agenda

Hungary Urges Austria to Support Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan

Mass Immigration Undermines Society, says Theo Wold

Balkan Migration Route Is Becoming More Active ahead of Summer

Study Finds Direct Link between Air Pollution and Falling Birth Rates

EU Commissioner Pledges Support for LGBTQ in Hungary, Receives Immediate Answer

Youths Assaulted in Cluj-Napoca Allegedly for Speaking Hungarian

Bill to Strengthen Laws against Drug Trafficking Submitted

New Cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Identified in Hungary

Mass Immigration Undermines Society, says Theo Wold

New Pipeline to Secure Serbia’s Oil Supply via Hungary

Foreign Truckers Are Fattening the Hungarian Road Budget

AutoWallis Opens First Rural BYD Showroom

New Training Jets Are Joining the Air Force at Last

MOL Acquires Gas Field from Dutch Company

Household Financial Assets Have Doubled in Six Years

Hungarian Gripens at NATO’s Largest Air Force Exercise

Permanent Exhibition Opens Dedicated to Author Sándor Márai

Famous Poet, Lőrinc Szabó, Would Be 125 Years Old Today

German Culture Exchange Festival Opens in Metropolitan Library

Photo Exhibition Featuring Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Opens

New Building of Natural History Museum to Be a Perfect Fit for Debrecen Forest

Major School and Sports Investments on the Way to Support Education

The Country’s 2025 Anthem Revealed

It Is Raining Medals for Hungarian Fencing Teams

World-Renowned Clubs to Compete for the Puskás Cup

Hubert Kós Dominates the U.S. University Swimming Championships

Bundesliga Club Continues the Championship with a Hungarian Coach

Hungarian Midfield Legend’s Salary Numbers Revealed

Hungarian 2026 Winter Olympic Contenders Revealed

All Eyes on Milos Kerkez: Top Clubs Are Lining Up to Sign Him

UK to Extend Electronic Travel Authorization to Hungarian Visitors

Budapest Zoo’s Biodome Planned to Be Open Permanently

Small E-Bus with Great Durability Completes Five Week Test Drive

Budapest Spas Are Increasingly Popular

Record-Breaking Offer in Budapest Airport’s Summer Schedule

New Low-Cost Flights Launch from Debrecen to Sunny Malta

Pick Your Own Flower in These Wonderful Gardens!